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September
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Irvin Fuhr, Executive Secretary, Biophysics and Biophysical Cehmistry and Study Section, Division of Research Grants, National Institute of Health, RE: Ephraim Katchalsi's project on the physical-chemical and biological properties of water-soluble poly-alpha- amino acids seems first-rate. The proposed work, as well as Katchalsi's past work, represent a significant contribution to the field of protein structure. The Weizmann Institute laboratory is well-equipped. The amount of grant requested is reasonable, especially because salaries of investigators are lower in Rehovet than in the U.S. [Letter from Fuhr to LP August 29, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (National Institute of Health)), #285.3]
  • Letter from Swets and Zeitlinger, Booksellers, Amsterdam, Holland, to LP RE: Finds LP's name in the Yearbook of the Indian Academy of Sciences. Wonders if LP has the volumes of the Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences. Lists other journals which they are interested in purchasing second-hand. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Memorandum from George Beadle to LP RE: Sends LP a letter that Stanley Gill had sent him with an explanation saying he acknowledged the letter and said he would send it to LP. [Letter from Gill to Beadle September 1, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975: Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Reprint: "Selective Service: How to Obtain a Deferment For Your Client," American Bar Association Journal. [Filed under Ava Helen Pauling: Assorted Political Materials, 1940-1960:, Box #5.011, Folder #11.10]
September 1
  • Check from AHP to Bells and Vaughn for $32.93. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Safeway Stores for $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956: Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Kenneth A. Kobe, Chairman, Chemical Engineering Dept., University of Texas, to Colleague, RE: It is time again for the annual survey for Chemical Engineering Faculties. Encloses information given last year concerning Caltech and requests that it be brought up to date. Dr. Ralph A. Morgen of the A.I.Ch.E. Accrediting Committee also requests the name and title of the administrative officer to whom the department reports. Encloses a sheet of guidelines concerning the various information requested. Plans to publish the bulletin by November 1, 1955, so prompt return of this information would be appreciated. A copy will be mailed to Caltech about November 1. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #200.20]
  • Letter from Dr. Orr E. Reynolds, Office of Naval Research, to Dr. David Pressman, Director of Cancer Research in Biochemistry, Roswell Park Memorial Institute, RE: Office of Naval Research and Chemical-Biological Coordination Center invite Pressman to participate in the Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity Symposium, which is to be held on October 28-29 under the auspices of the American Institute of Biological Sciences. LP has agreed to chair the Symposium; he has also selected the subject and the speakers. Encloses tentative program. Pressman will receive a letter concerning with more details from the American Institute of Biological Sciences. [Letter from LP to Pressman August 3, 1955, Letter from LP to Reynolds September 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
  • Letter from LP to Allen N. Jerauld RE: Has not been able to make any significant examination of the dust particles which Jerauld sent with his letter. Doubts that any radioactive particles could disturb the crystal lattice of glass sufficiently to cause parts of the glass to fracture off, producing the windshield pockmarks that Jerauld mentioned. [Letter from Jerauld to LP April 22, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence, 1933-1934, 1936-1964), #192.21]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Bowen C. Dees, Program Director for Fellowships, National Science Foundation, RE: Praises Fellow Frank B. Mallory, and ranks him as one of the best graduate students. [Letter from Dees to LP August 16, 1955] [LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989), Box #14.029, Folder #29.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. D.B. Clapp, The Associated Ethyl Company Limited, RE: Thanks Clapp for mentioning a few errors in General Chemistry. Pleased to hear about Clapp's work. LP is working on obtaining a better understanding of the structure and properties of alloys. Trying to revise The Nature of the Chemical Bond. Peter has now returned to Cambridge and hopes to finish his Ph.D. by June. [Letter from Clapp to LP April 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: General Chemistry: An Introduction to Descriptive Chemistry and Modern Chemical Theory, Second Edition: #1953b.5]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. F. Roder RE: Roder's letter arrived while LP was on a lecture tour. Interested to read the enclosed reprints. Not sure that he understands all the points that Roder is making. [Letter from Roder to LP April 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. K.H. Gustavson, Garverinaringens Forskningsinstitut RE: LP was glad to receive the postcard signed by Gustavson and many others who attended the Fourth Biennial Conference of the International Union of Leather Chemists. LP mentions that he is still working on the problem of the structure of collagen. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. and Mrs. Soundel Becker, RE: Pleased to hear that the Beckers had made a contribution to the Citizens Committee to Preserve American Freedom as a tribute to LP and AHP. Hopes to see them soon. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor A.J.C. Wilson, University College, Cardiff, Wales, RE: Received Volume 13 of the Structure Reports. Calls attention to the use of an incorrect abbreviation for the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. The correct abbreviation is Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. U.S. Notices that a city is listed after the title of each journal; points out that the Proceedings is published by The University of Chicago Press in Chicago. Sends a copy of this letter to Professor Ewald; remembers seeing the same incorrect abbreviation in Acta Crystallographica. Grateful to Wilson for his work in editing the Structure Reports. [Letter from Wilson to LP September 5, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
  • Letter from LP to Professor C.W. Keenan , University of Texas, RE: As requested, LP sends a photograph of himself with his models. Will look forward to seeing the general chemistry textbook which Keenan and his colleague are preparing. [Letter from Keenan to LP August 10, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #200.20]
  • Letter from LP to Professor K. Weisner, Chemistry Dept., University of New Brunswick, RE: Pleased to have Weisner's comments regarding his stay at Caltech. Sorry that the year turned out to be such a busy one and that he could not have much contact with Weisner while he was visiting. LP and AHP send their best regards to Weisner and his wife. Looks forward to visiting the University of New Brunswick again sometime. [Letter from Weisner to LP August 27, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
  • Letter from LP to T.C. Bronaugh RE: Contrary to what Bronaugh may have heard, there is no leukemia research being conducted at Caltech. LP does not have any special information on leukemia and therefore cannot provide any advice. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from Stanley Gill to Dr. George Beadle, Caltech RE: Sorry that he has not had time to meet Beadle but he must return East to the Army Chemical Center. This letter serves as a letter of introduction, outlining Gill's interests and education. [Memo from Beadle to LP 9-[?]-55] [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975: Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Memo from LP to R. E. Marsh RE: May be interested to read the attached manuscripts on sodium-lead alloys. Marsh responds at the bottom of the memo: Wonders if Shoemaker has seen them. [Letter from LP to Shoemaker September 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Shaw - Shriver)), #363.3]
  • Note from Dr. Fred Allen, Chemistry Dept., Purdue University, to LP RE: Encloses requested corrections to LP's textbook. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Allen, Fred, 5.4]
September 2
  • Check from AHP to Bonnie Dennis for $78.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Fuller Brush Company for $9.98. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Hjalmar Carlsson for $339.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.4]
  • Letter from Carl Niemann, Caltech to LP RE: Says that the Home Secretary must be notified by one of the enclosed cards and receive three copies of the paper's abstract by September 20th if papers are introduced at the autumn meeting of the National Academy of Sciences by individuals who are not members of the Academy at present, but who may be considered for future membership. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1955-1969: Box #14.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Letter from Dr. W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Editor, Journal of Physical Chemistry, to LP RE: Requests that LP provide a third opinion on an article by Milliken, Polansky, and Wright entitled "A New Theory of the Nature of Formation of Carbons." [Filed under LP Correspondence:(Noyes, H. Pierre - Nyholm)), #279.5]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E. U. Condon, RE: The Citizens Committee to Preserve American Freedoms proposes to hold a conference on American Civil Liberties versus the Black List. Recommended to the committee that Condon be the principal speaker representing science at the conference. Asks if Condon will do this. Encloses conference prospectus. Plans to work to gain sponsors. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Condon - Cornforth)), #67.1]
  • Letter from LP to Esther Everett Lape, The American Foundation Studies, RE: Thanks Lape for sending the proofs of requested chapters. Compliments Lape on the writing. Encloses comments on Chapter 1 of Volume II. Also encloses list of comments and small errors in Volume I. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence. (Am - Am)), #10.1]
  • Letter from Professor Hans Nowotny, Division of Mineral Technology, University of California, Berkeley, to LP RE: Requests a reservation at the Athenaeum for September 11 - 13. Would like to visit with LP on the morning of September 12. [Letter from LP to Nowotny August 30, 1955, September 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
  • Photo: Linus Pauling standing with a group of unidentified men, signing a book. "With Compliments, L[?] Keimar [?], 9/2/55" Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #1662] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1955i.46]
September 3
  • Check from AHP to Gus Miller for $120.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956: Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Owl Truck and Construction Company for $66.14. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956: Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
September 4
  • Research Notebook of LP RE: Answers to certain problems in the chapters 12-21 of the chemistry textbook Col. Ch. pp. 24-33. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 35Rb]
September 5
  • Check from AHP to Barnett, Hopen, and Smith for $51.04. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956: Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Miss Bernice Nicoll for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956: Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Letter from David Ginsburg, Israel Institute of Technology RE: States that this parcel contains a scientific sample requested by LP and which has no commercial value. [Letter from LP to Ginsburg September 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975: Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Letter from Professor A.J.C. Wilson, University College, Cardiff, Wales, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter concerning the proper abbreviation of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. Abbreviations used in the Structure Reports are taken from the World List of Scientific Periodicals, which is also the basis for those used in Acta Crystallographica. Agrees that the abbreviation used in Chemical Abstracts is shorter and less likely to be misleading than the abbreviation in the World List. Thinks it would be possible to adopt it for Structure Reports from volume 14 onward, but Wilson will consult the Editor of the World List before making any change. [Letter from LP to Wilson September 1, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
September 6
  • Letter from Dr. Allen Lein, Medical School, Northwestern University, to LP RE: Answers Lein's questions regarding the calculations on the isocyanide work. [Letters from LP to Lein August 24, 1955, October 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.8]
  • Letter from George A. Jervis, State of New York Department of Mental Hygiene to LP RE: Sends reprints on a chapter of Phenylketonuria and is interested in the investigation he is planning and wonders if LP would like protein samples from phenylketonurics. [Letter from LP to Jervis August 31, 1955, September 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.6]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to Fellows, LP RE: Asks for recommendations on who should be merited with Guggenheim Fellowships. Encloses a list of the 1955 appointments to Fellowships. Letter on bottom specifically for LP telling LP that he and Edith are flying to the Near East and that meanwhile, Jim Mathias will deal with LP's suggestions. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975: Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Orr E. Reynolds, Office of Naval Research, RE: Pleased to see the letter that Reynolds has sent to the speakers listed on the tentative program for the Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity Symposium. [Letter from Reynolds to Pressman September 1, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
  • Letter from LP to Raymond K. Irwin RE: Regrets that he cannot accept the invitation to attend the dedication of the F.W. Olin Science Building at Bucknell University on September 28. LP has prior commitments in Pasadena. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Correspondence, 1936-1973), #185.16]
  • Letter from Marvin Armstrong, University of Utah, to LP RE: Encloses requested reprints and states the excellent series of patients they have for study could be utilized by them. [Letter from LP to Armstrong August 31, 1955, September 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
  • Letter from Professor A. Katchalsky, International Symposium on Macromolecular Chemistry, Weizmann Institute of Science, to LP RE: Sorry to hear that LP will not be able to attend the International Symposium on Macromolecular Chemistry next April. Requests that LP let them know if his plans change. [Letter from LP to Katchalsky July 26, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #200.20]
  • Letter from Professor Raymond M. Fuoss, Chemistry Dept., Yale University, to LP RE: Received formal invitation from Orr E. Reynolds for the Symposium on October 28-29. Since he made up his mind to withdraw too late, he will do his best to prepare a lecture. Hopes that he is correct in assuming that no manuscript will be required. Cannot take on the responsibility of getting a publishable paper ready. [Telegram from Fuoss to LP September 6, 1955, Letter from LP to Fuoss September 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
  • Letter from Rev. J.B. Bennett, St. John's High School, New Zealand, to LP RE: Pleased to receive a copy of American Scientist autographed by LP and to hear that LP was so cordial to Bennett's brother in Hollywood. Regards LP's General Chemistry as the best book that he has seen for his purpose. Teaches the upper classes of St. John's High School with the book. Appreciates the work done by LP and the men of Caltech. [Letter from LP to Bennett September 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (General Chemistry: An Introduction to Descriptive Chemistry and Modern Chemical Theory, Second Edition), #1953b.5]
  • Letter from Richard T. Jones to LP RE: The appointment with LP, set for 10 AM on September 22, is satisfactory. Will telephone LP's secretary when he arrives in Pasadena to be sure that this time is still convenient for LP. [Letter from LP to Jones August 31, 1955, Letter from Jones to LP September 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Johnson - Jukes), #190.6]
  • Memorandum from LP to Ernest Swift RE: LP says that it would be fine for Swift to present a paper at the autumn meeting of the National Academy of Sciences (Nov. 2-4 in Pasadena). Encloses the card that must be used for this purpose. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1955-1969: Box #14.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Memorandum from LP to J.D. Roberts RE: LP says that it would be fine for Roberts to present a paper at the autumn meeting of the National Academy of Sciences (Nov. 2-4 in Pasadena). Encloses the card that must be used for this purpose. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1955-1969: Box #14.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Memorandum from LP to R.B. Corey RE: LP says that it would be fine for Corey to present a paper at the autumn meeting of the National Academy of Sciences (Nov. 2-4 in Pasadena). Encloses the card that must be used for this purpose. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1955-1969: Box #14.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Memorandum from LP to Verner Schomaker RE: LP says that it would be fine for Schomaker to present a paper at the autumn meeting of the National Academy of Sciences (Nov. 2-4 in Pasadena). Encloses the card that must be used for this purpose. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1955-1969: Box #14.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Memorandum from LP to Zaszlo Zechmeister RE: LP suggests that Zechmeister might want to present a paper at the autumn meeting of the National Academy of Sciences (Nov. 2-4 in Pasadena). Encloses the card that must be used for this purpose. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1955-1969: Box #14.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Research Notebook of LP RE: Answers to certain problems in chapters 22-23 in the chemistry textbook, Col. Ch. pp. 34-35. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 35Rb]
  • Telegram from Professor Raymond M. Fuoss, Chemistry Dept., Yale University, to LP RE: Disregard his letter of August 29. Will lecture at the symposium. [Letter from Fuoss to LP August 29, 1955, September 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
September 7
September 8
  • Letter from Dr. E. U. Condon to LP RE: Cannot accept invitation to speak at the conference on American Civil Liberties versus the Black List. Has made a decision not to give any more political speeches because they interfere with his scientific work. Condon and his wife will probably come down during the National Academy meetings in November so they will look forward to seeing LP and AHP then. Corning has asked Condon to make an annual visit to each of the places where there is a Corning fellow; he will want to meet the one working at Caltech at that time. Gives his phone number in case Dr. Sarabhai would like to visit him at Berkeley. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Individual Correspondence. (Condon - Cornforth)), #67.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Montague Cleeves, RE: Thanks Cleeves for sending the tear sheet of his article on the biophysiology of thought. Enjoyed reading it. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1921-1957), #74.23]
  • Letter from LP to Professor David P. Shoemaker, MIT, RE: Received manuscript from Dr. Clapp regarding the chemical radioactivity of sodium-lead alloys. Has a translation of the Russian paper "A kinetic method of physico-chemical analysis..." by Avramenko, Gerber, Neiman, and Shushunov. Wonders if Shoemaker would be interested in this material. Two copies. [Memo from LP to Marsh September 1, 1955, Letter from Shoemaker to LP October 10, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Individual Correspondence. (Shaw - Shriver)), #363.3]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Raymond M. Fuoss, Chemistry Dept., Yale University, RE: Pleased to hear that Fuoss will be able to attend the symposium on October 28-29 to present a talk. Fuoss does not have to put a great deal of preparation into it. [Letter from Fuoss to LP September 6, 1955, Letter from Fuoss to Mohler September 27, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
  • Letter from Ruth Adams, Assistant Editor, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, to LP RE: Still interested in the outcome of LP's manuscript "The Genesis of Ideas." If Science decides against publication, the Bulletin would be happy to publish it. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.16]
  • Proposal to ElectroData. Three drafts. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Organizational Correspondence. (Ea - Ex)), #111.3]
September 9
  • Article: "Radioactive Fallout from Bomb Clouds," Science. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1950, 1953-1956), Box #7.001, Folder #1.12]
  • Letter from Harry S. Mosher, Chairman, American Chemical Society, California Section, to LP, RE: Thanks him for his presentation at the August meeting of the California Section of the American Chemical Society, which was received enthusiastically by all the members. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964)
  • Letter from Louis C. Gibbons, The Ohio Oil Co, to LP RE: Tells LP that he and Dr. Poettman will be visiting Caltech on November 4 to interview and recruit doctoral candidates in chemist and chemical engineering who might be interested in opportunities at the new Research Center at Denver. [Letter from LP to Gibbons September 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Letter from R. Viswanathan, Director General of Health Services, New Delhi, India, to Dr. M.S. Sundaram, Embassy of India, RE: Drs. Perry and Lippman are undoubtedly well-qualified. However, it will be difficult to assign them to any paid post. Suggests that they come to India through some International Agency like T.C.M. or the Rockefeller Foundation. No foreign doctors are allowed to come to India for private practice. They could do teaching and research only for a while, but they still would not be able to be paid by an Indian institution. There is also the question of recognition by the Indian Medical Council of American degrees, since there is no reciprocal recognition so far. [Letters from Sundaram to LP August 1, 1955, September 27, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Research Notebook of LP RE: Answers to certain problems in chapters 24-28 of the chemistry textbook, Col. Ch. p. 36. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 35Rb].
September 10
  • Check from AHP to The Progressive for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Letter from Dr. E. Bright Wilson to Dr. Martin Karplus, RE: Material from LP was held at Harvard for Wilson so he is unable to comment on it now. Will write to McGraw-Hill and request their views on the length, amount per page, etc. Increased length would not matter, but would not like to see the price increase. Certain parts of the book should be changed completely, including Chapter 2, perturb theory, and radiation. Suggests changing the examples for classical mechanics. May need something to underpin the wave equation. Must have matrices and operators early in the book. Perturbation theory is much simpler in terms of the energy matrix. Hopes that the revised edition will give the student a broader coverage of the fundamentals without sacrificing the approach suitable for beginners. When Wilson returns, he will write to both LP and Karplus on his reactions to LP's comments. Wonders if Karplus is in the army yet. [Letters from LP to Karplus July 26, 1955, September 22, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Kamb - Kendrew)), #197.6]
  • Letter from Dr. Masao Kotani, Physics Dept., University of Tokyo, to LP RE: Enjoyed LP and AHP's visit last March. Kotani and his colleagues are interested in the study of complex salts, particularly in the theory of their electronic structure. In connection with this research, requests reprints of two specific papers by LP and any other related papers. Looks forward to seeing LP in Pasadena in early December. [Letter from LP to Kotani November 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #200.20]
  • Research Notebook of LP RE: Answers to certain problems in chapters 29-32 of the chemistry textbook, Col. Ch. p. 37. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 35Rb]
September 11
  • Letter from Joseph Broadman, M.D. to Gentlemen of Caltech RE: Requests answers to specific questions on cellulose acetate sheetings or films. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Research Notebook of LP RE: Answers to certain problems in chapters 1-11 of the chemistry textbook, Col. Ch. pp. 13-23. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 35Rb]
September 12
  • Check from AHP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Company for $33.98. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Letter from Dr. Frank D. White, Biochemistry Dept., University of Manitoba, to LP RE: Pleased that LP has accepted the invitation to deliver the Annual Merck Lecture. The last week in March will be satisfactory. [Letter from LP to White August 30, 1955, Letter from White to LP December 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.9]
  • Letter from Dr. Friedrich Helfferich, Max Planck Institute for Physical Chemistry, Germany, to LP RE: Decides to use the word orbital in German. The new elements 99-101 will be added to the book. Thanks LP for the preface to the German edition. Will send the translation to LP for his approval. Helfferich will write a translator's preface. Hopes that LP is pleased with the proofs. Encloses a note about misprints he found while revising the translation. [Letters from LP to Friedrich Helfferich August 11, 1955, September 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (General Chemistry: An Introduction to Descriptive Chemistry and Modern Chemical Theory, Second Edition), #1953b.2]
  • Letter from Dr. Thomas H. Southard, Numerical Analysis Research, University of California, Los Angeles, to LP RE: The South California Section of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) invites LP to speak at a general meeting of the Section. Encloses information regarding SIAM and its activities. The next general meeting will be held in October. Requests that LP specify a date in October or some future month. Cannot offer an honorarium, but LP can be their guest at a dinner preceding the meeting. [Letter from LP to Southard September 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from Henry Fisk Carlton, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, to LP RE: On page 97 of College Chemistry, Figure 5-6 appears. There are only five figures in chapter five, so wonders what the figure number should be. If Carlton can have the answer by Sept. 16, he can get the plate-patch into the next printing. [Letter from LP to Carlton September 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (College Chemistry: An Introductory Textbook of General Chemistry, Second Edition), #1955b.2]
  • Letter from Professor Hans Neurath, Biochemistry Dept., University of Washington, to Dr. Orr E. Reynolds, Office of Naval Research, RE: Accepts the invitation to participate in the Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity Symposium. Trusts that he will receive further details regarding the schedule. May have to leave Washington, D.C., on the afternoon of October 29, so suggests scheduling his talk for Friday or Saturday morning. [Letter from LP to Neurath August 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
  • Report by Professor P.P. Ewald, Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute to Members of the Acta Crystallographica Advisory Board RE: Acta Situation: Status, Cost of Publication, Financial Situation, Editorship, Alternative Proposal, Action. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence (Ac-Ad)), #7.6]
September 13
September 14
  • Check from LP to Reed College for $625.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Counter Receipt from Southern Commercial and Savings Bank for LP for $100.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Letter from Arthur C. Bond, Assistant Editor, Journal of Physical Chemistry, to LP RE: Sends a manuscript by Libowitz and Gibb entitled "The Ionic Character of Transition Metal Elements" for review. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Organizational Correspondence. (Jo - Jo)), #191.11]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. W.C. Mumler, RE: The talk which LP will deliver before the Los Angeles County Medical Society on October 26 will be titled "The Abnormal Hemoglobins in Relation to Hemolytic Anemia." Confirms the date and place for the meeting. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.23]
  • Letter from H. S. Rogers, President, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Satisfied that they will be conferring the degree, Doctor of Science, during his visit. [Letter from LP to Rogers September 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Awards: 1955h.6]
  • Letter from H. Segall to LP RE: Lists several model still required for measurement. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 28R]
  • Letter from Herbert S. Bailey, Jr., Princeton University Press, to LP RE: Wonders what progress has been made toward the preparation of LP's Vanuxem Lectures on "The Structure and Biological Properties of Molecules" for publication. Sent two copies of a publication contract to LP in December 1954. If LP is satisfied with the contract, requests that he sign both copies and send one back to Bailey. Looks forward to publishing LP's essay in the next volume for the Growth Society under the title "Aspects of Synthesis and Order in Growth." The page proof is going back to the printer now. [Letter from LP to Bailey September 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1954s.19]
  • Letter from LP to David Ginsburg, Israel Institute of Technology RE: Thanks Ginsburg for the sample of parabenzoic acid isocyanide and will check on its combination with hemoglobin immediately. [Letter from Ginsburg September 5, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin, University Museum, Oxford, England, RE: Received the August 20th issue of Nature; congratulates Hodgkin on her work on B-12. Hard to believe, but very satisfying, that x-ray crystallography can be used so effectively on such a complex molecule. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Individual Correspondence. (Hicks - Hodgkin)), #159.12]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Louis C. Gibbons, The Ohio Oil Co RE: LP looks forward to Gibbons and Dr. Poettman's visit. [Letter from Gibbons to LP September 9, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. S. Horwood Tucker, Chemistry Dept., The University, Glasgow, Scotland, RE: Gives Tucker permission to reproduce two figures from LP's The Nature of the Chemical Bond in the book on reaction mechanism that Tucker is writing. Sure that Cornell University will give their permission as well. [Letter from Tucker to LP September 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1936-1955), #410.20]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas H. Southard, Numerical Analysis Research, University of California, Los Angeles, RE: Regrets that he cannot accept Southard's invitation to speak before the Southern California Section of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics in October. LP is already too busy during that month. Suggests that Southard get in touch with LP in a few months to see if he is available. [Letters from Southard to LP September 12, 1955, September 29, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from LP to Esther Everett Lape, The American Foundation Studies, RE: Cannot accept invitation to speak at the dinner promoting the concept of the publication. Will be in Detroit at that time, speaking at the symposium on enzymes, and then must hurry back to Pasadena to host the fall meeting of the National Academy of Sciences. Many of the people Lape planned to ask might be in Pasadena at this time as well. Suggests inviting Dr. Alfred Mirsky and Dr. Theodore Shedlovsky. Paul Weiss, as Lape suggested, would be an excellent choice. [Letters from Lape to LP September 7, 1955, September 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence. (Am - Am)), #10.1]
  • Letter from LP to George A. Jervis RE: Thanks for the reprint and his letter and sends some information about the investigation. [Letter from Jervis to LP September 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.6]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Fisk Carlton, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, RE: The reference on page 97 should be Figure 5-5. Provides other necessary corrections. [Letter from Carlton to LP September 12, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (College Chemistry: An Introductory Textbook of General Chemistry, Second Edition), #1955b.2]
  • Letter from LP to Marvin Armstrong, College of Medicine, University of Utah, RE: Thanks for the reprint, discusses their current stage of research and states they may take advantage of his offer in the future. [Letter from Armstrong to LP September 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Melvin Calvin, Radiation Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley, RE: Sorry to learn that Calvin is unable to attend the Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity Symposium. [Letter from Calvin September 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
  • Letter from LP to Rev. J.B. Bennett, St. John's High School, New Zealand, RE: Pleased to have Bennett's letter. Pleased to have seen Bennett's brother when he visited Caltech. Glad to learn that Bennett has been able to put LP's General Chemistry to good use. [Letter from Bennett to LP September 6, 1955, Letter from LP to Freeman September 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (General Chemistry: An Introduction to Descriptive Chemistry and Modern Chemical Theory, Second Edition), #1953b.5]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, RE: Thought Freeman might like to read the enclosed letter from J.B. Bennett. [Letter from LP to Bennett September 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (General Chemistry: An Introduction to Descriptive Chemistry and Modern Chemical Theory, Second Edition), #1953b.5]
September 15
  • Check from AHP to Crellin Pauling for $80.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Invoice from Cornell University Press to LP for $4.01. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Tax Documents, 1930-1956), Box #4.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from Gunnar Bergman to Office of Naval Research RE: Submits a Periodic Status Report for June 1955 through August 1955 for Contract No. N6onr-24432. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.18]
  • Letter from J. Trevor Brown, Princeton University Press, to LP RE: Requests that LP fill out the enclosed forms to assist in the promotion of LP's book (covers the subject matter of LP's Vanuxem Lectures). [Letter from LP to J. Trevor Brown September 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1954s.19]
  • Letter from LP to Esther Everett Lape, The American Foundation Studies, RE: After mailing the invitation to speak at the dinner in November, Lape realized that it might be financially impossible for LP to make the trip. The American Foundation offers to assume LP's travel expenses. Again emphasizes the importance of his presence at the dinner. [Letter from LP to Lape September 14, 1955, Telegram from Lape September 18, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence. (Am - Am)), #10.1]
  • Letter from Professor R.E. Rundle, Chemistry Dept., Iowa State College, to LP RE: Pleased that LP has agreed to deliver the Coover Lecture. Either of the times LP mentioned would be satisfactory. Would appreciate a date and title a month in advance. [Letters from LP to R.E. Rundle September 7, 1955, January 3, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.12]
  • Memorandum from LP to A.H. Walter RE: LP approves Amendment No. 12. [Memorandum from Walter to LP September 13, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.18]
  • Photo: Linus Pauling in the Crellin Lab at Caltech. "LP in his office. Crellin lab Caltech. / 15 September 1955." Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1955i.41]
September 16
  • Letter from Dr. Carl Niemann, Chemistry Dept., Caltech, to Dr. Theodore Shedlovsky, Committee on Grants and Fellowships, Consumers Union of the U.S., RE: Apologizes for the delay in naming the nominee for the 1955-56 Consumers Union Fellowship. Nominates William De More, who is conducting his Ph.D. thesis research under Dr. Norman Davidson. His research is the study of the reactions and mobilities of molecules colliding with a cold surface from the gas phase. De More has completed most of the formal requirements for a Ph.D. so he will be mainly focused on research during the coming year. Will provide more information about De More if necessary. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Cong - Cons)), #72.4]
  • Letter from L.W. Butz, Office of Naval Research to LP and Dr. Verner Schomaker RE: Asks them for a brief description of the more important results of their ONR supported research during 1955. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.2]
  • Letter from Laurence S. Rockefeller, Alfred P. Sloan, Jr., and Frank A. Howard to LP RE: The Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research has reached its tenth anniversary. During the past decade, there has been development in laboratories and hospitals throughout the world of a vigorous, scientific program to achieve cancer control. They invite LP to attend the anniversary dinner on October 18 in New York. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Organizational Correspondence, (Ma- Mo)), #254.7]
  • Letter from Professor Ralph Emerson, Botany Dept., University of California, Berkeley, to LP RE: Pleased to have had a glimpse of LP and AHP a few weeks ago at Bill Freeman's office. Invites LP to speak at one of the monthly Biology Seminars at Berkeley perhaps on November 11. Emerson enjoyed LP's talk on the genesis of ideas at the AAAS Meeting. Wonders if LP might speak on that subject. An honorarium of $50 will be provided. [Letter from LP to Emerson September 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.3]
  • Letter from Professor S. Mizushima, Chemistry Dept., University of Notre Dame, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Was able to confirm his reservation on the flight arriving in Los Angeles on Sept. 25. Requests that Wulf reserve a room for him from Sunday night through Tuesday morning. Requests that Wulf confirm his reservation on the flight leaving Los Angeles on Tuesday morning. Apologizes for troubling Wulf so much. Does not understand why the airline has changed his schedule. [Letter from Mizoshima to LP August 19, 1955, Letter from Mizushima to LP and AHP October 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence. (Mills - Morgan)), #248.6]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the answers to the revision of College Chemistry. Has sent LP's letter regarding the printing quality and the weight of the paper to Stanley Schaefer. As to the printing being inferior, Freeman is afraid this is due to the rushed production schedule. Hopefully, Schaefer will have LP's letter in time to make the printers do a better job on the third imprint. As to the weight of the paper, cannot go back to the fifty-five pound paper because it is no longer made. Does not suggest using a heavier paper, as so many students have complained about the weight of introductory science books. If there are any complaints on the paper, will consider a heavier weight. [Letter from LP to Freeman September 13, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (College Chemistry: An Introductory Textbook of General Chemistry, Second Edition), #1955b.2]
September 18
  • Advice of Charge for Special Handling of Checks from First Western Bank and Trust Company to LP and AHP for $2.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Telegram from Esther Everett Lape, The American Foundation Studies, to LP, RE: Changing the date of the dinner to November 15th in the hopes that LP might attend. Requests reply. [Letter from Lape to LP September 15, 1955, Letter from LP to Lape September 20, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence. (Am - Am)), #10.1]
September 19
  • Article: "Streamlining the Chemical Corps," Chemical and Engineering News. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1950, 1953-1956), Box #7.001, Folder #1.13]
  • Letter from Dr. Irvin C. Mohler, American Institute of Biological Sciences, to LP RE: AIBS will coordinate the details for the symposium on Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity. Would like to send letters to participants with details soon. Requests LP's suggestions regarding schedule. Symposium proceedings will be published, but advance submission of manuscripts will not be required. Proceedings will be recorded and copies will be sent to participants for editing. [Letter from LP to Mohler September 29, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Alan C. Nixon, California Section, A. C. S., RE: Thanks for letter of last November containing congratulations on Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.14]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. George Rieveschl, Jr. RE: Thanks for letter of last January of congratulations on Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.17]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Jorge Ancizar-Sordo, Director de Laboratorio Quimico Nacional en Colombia, RE: Thanks for letter of last January on congratulations for Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. and Mrs. William Eberhardt, Georgia Institute of Technology, RE: Thanks for letter of congratulations on Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.5]
  • Letter from LP to Louis B. Fleming, Pasadena Star News, RE: Thanks for letter of last January of congratulations on Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.6]
  • Letter from LP to Lt. John E. Amoore (UK) RE: Thanks for congratulations of letter from last January with personal note. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur C. Giese, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Stanford University, RE: Thanks for letter of last December of congratulations on Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.7]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. E. J. Bigwood, Rector of the Free University of Brussels, RE: Thanks for letter of last December of congratulations on Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.2]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. S. Loria, Poland, RE: Thanks for letter of last January containing congratulations on Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.12]
  • Letter from LP to Professor C. K. Ingold, University College, London, England, RE: Thanks for letter of last December of congratulations for Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.9]
  • Letter from Mrs. Willard J. Smith, Committee Chairman, Oregon Federation for Social Action, Local Chapter of the Methodist Federation for Social Action, to LP RE: The Oregon Chapter of the Methodist Federation for Social Action invites LP to be a speaker in their 1955-56 Forum series. Any date from December through May would be satisfactory. Wonders what the honorarium would be and if there would be any other fees. [Letter from LP to Smith September 29, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from Professor O.F. Tuttle, College of Mineral Industries, Pennsylvania State College, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the feldspar sample. Unfortunately, the sample was too small for optical studies. Returns the sample under separate cover. Emerson collected 300 specimens from the region in which the crystals LP studied were collected. Perhaps he will have some material similar to isorthoclase. [Letter from LP to Tuttle August 4, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1936-1955), #410.20]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, to LP RE: Returns LP's letter from New Zealand in case he wants to pass it around the Institute. The letter arrived at an appropriate moment, as he and others had been discussing why other nations' high school students can study General Chemistry, while American college students cannot. Will visit LP in Smogland soon, but will write before he arrives. [Filed under LP Books: (General Chemistry: An Introduction to Descriptive Chemistry and Modern Chemical Theory, Second Edition), #1953b.1]
September 20
  • Letter from Dr. Clarence E. Rupe, Secretary, International Symposium on Enzymes, to LP RE: Finds that in their last exchange of letters, both he and LP refer to 12:15 AM on November 1 as the departing time from Detroit. Thinks they both understood that the flight leaves 15 minutes into November 2, arriving in Los Angeles at 8 AM on November 2. Requests that LP's secretary check on those reservations. Due to the large expected audience, LP's address will be held in the Statler Ball Room. Wonders what projection equipment LP will need and whether he will use a blackboard. [Letter from Gaebler to LP July 19, 1955, Letter from Wulf to Rupe October 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.25]
  • Letter from Dr. M.I. Pratt, Biophysics Research Unit, King's College, England, to LP RE: A new course of lectures entitled "The Nature and Properties of Large Molecules," has been planned for King's College undergraduates. The lectures will aim to introduce students to the field of biophysics and to interest students in biophysics research. In addition to Professor Randall, members of the Academic Staff and the Biophysics Research Staff will be giving lectures. Dr. M.H.F Wilkins suggested that Pratt request that LP send six copies of his article "Antibodies and Specific Biological Forces." Wilkins would like to recommend that the students read the article. [Letter from LP to Pratt October 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #313.3]
  • Letter from LP to Arnold Mesches RE: Thanks for letter of last December of congratulations on Nobel Prize; also pleased about the success of efforts on behalf of David Hyun. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.13]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Albert O. Dekker RE: Thanks for letter of last December on congratulations on Nobel Prize and thanks for clipping as well. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Donald Prentice RE: Thanks for telegram of congratulations on Nobel Prize of last November. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.16]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. R. Lessing (England) RE: Thanks for letter of last January containing congratulations on Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.12]
  • Letter from LP to Esther Everett Lape, The American Foundation Studies, RE: Regrets that he cannot attend the dinner in November to publicize the medical importance of basic research as described in Medical Research: A Midcentury Survey. [Telegram from Lape to LP September 18, 1955, Letter from LP to Lape September 26, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence. (Am - Am)), #10.1]
  • Letter from LP to Herbert L. Baer RE: Thanks for letter of congratulations of last January, ". . . It was a pleasure to have seen you and Mrs. Baer again on the plane. It is interesting that we should have met by accident more than once. My wife and I could have told you, when we were on the plane, that it seemed likely that the Swedish Academy would make the decision that it did make a couple of days later—apparently the competition was such that members of the Swedish Academy felt that they could predict the result of the balloting, and the news had leaked out already; but, of course, it was uncertain, and we might have been tempting fate by having a celebration prematurely..." [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.2]
  • Letter from LP to M. J. Veillier-Duray, France, RE: Thanks for letter of last December of congratulations on Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.21]
  • Letter from LP to Mary Alves, Editorial Services, Life, RE: Express thanks for print of the photograph print sent last January. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.1]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. and Mrs. George Miller RE: Thanks for letter of congratulations on Nobel Prize of last November; news about the house; invitation to visit. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.13]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Andre J. deBethune, Boston College, RE: Thanks for letter of last December on congratulations on Nobel Prize, "I thank you also for your suggestions about the matter of the sign of electrode potentials. This is indeed a confused subject." [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.4]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. C. W. Shoppee, University College of Swansea, Wales, RE: Thanks for letter of last February of congratulations on Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.18]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Jaroslov Heyrovsky, The Polargraphic Institute of the Czechoslovakia Academy of Science RE: Thanks for letter of congratulations of last December on Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.8]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. and Mrs. M. Kent Wilson, Harvard University, RE: Thanks for cable of last November of congratulations on Nobel Prize; "We are getting ready to move into the chemistry end of the new laboratory. Professors Corey and Campbell and I, as well as Dr. Koepfli, will make the move, and also Dr. Schroeder." [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.22]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. and Mrs. Silvio Bezzi, University of Padua RE: Thanks for letter of congratulations of last November on Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.2]
  • Letter from R.D. Morgan, Department of Mental Hygiene to LP RE: Encloses three items in connection with biochemical research in mental deficiency that LP might find interesting. Hopes to see LP and AHP when he is back in the area in early October. [Letter from LP to Morgan September 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Materials re: Ford Foundation grants for the study of mental disorders, 1955-1966: Box #11.089, Folder #89.13]
  • Receipt from California Institute of Technology to LP for $2.64. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Tax Documents, 1930-1956), Box #4.001, Folder #1.10]
  • Telegram from LP to Dr. Orr E. Reynolds, Office of Naval Research, RE: Delbruck cannot participate in the Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity Symposium. LP has not been able to locate Hirschfelder. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
September 21
September 22
  • Check from AHP to A.C. Vroman for $3.05. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Adohr Milk Farms for $8.97. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to American Civil Liberties Union for $2.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Frank Monise for $78.78. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to McBride Animal Hospital for $11.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Mrs. Elizabeth Gillette for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph for $39.08. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Poppy Cleaners for $17.09. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Robert Faig, Treasurer National Child Labor Committee for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Silverwoods for $41.61. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Southern Counties Gas Company for $9.20. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to The American Indian Fund for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. S.G. Tomlin, Physics Dept., University of Adelaide, RE: Returns Tomlin's manuscript on the structure of collagen fibers. Sends one figure. [Letter from S.G. Tomlin to LP June 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1936-1955), #410.20]
  • Letter from Dr. Martin Karplus, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Dept., University of Illinois, to LP RE: Arrived at Urbana without incident. Upon arrival, found a letter from Dr. E. Bright Wilson that was certainly meant for both LP and Karplus. Encloses copy for LP. Dean Wall mentioned the possibility of LP coming to deliver the Miller lectures. LP suggested that the new loyalty oath had made him doubtful about the lectureship. Encloses the Broyles bill, which might clarify the issue. Wall will do everything he can to make it possible for LP to come without signing. [Letter from Wilson to Karplus September 10, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Individual Correspondence. (Kamb - Kendrew)), #197.6]
  • Letter from Irwin Edelman to LP RE: Encloses his manuscript regarding the Rosenberg case. Requests LP's opinion on it. Hopes to receive a word of approval in order to mobilize support towards completing the project. [Letter from LP to Edelman October 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence), #112.21]
  • Letter from Professor Kenneth S. Pitzer, Chemistry Dept., University of California, Berkeley, RE: Has received a letter from the Office of Naval Research and has indicated that he will attend the Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity Symposium. [Letter from LP to Kenneth S. Pitzer July 22, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
September 23
  • Check from AHP to California Democratic Council for $8.75. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Piney Woods Country Life School for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to R. Walbridge Pool Company for $39.98. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Southern California Edison Company for $18.97. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Standard Oil Company of California for $10.65. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from LP to "yourselves" [a counter withdraw?] for $7,181.23. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1956-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from LP to Coast Federal Savings for $242.93. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Counter check from Southern Commercial and Savings Bank for LP for $200.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Letter from Hugh W. Handsfield, Editor, College Dept., McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., to LP and Martin Karplus RE: Professor E. Bright Wilson wrote to Handsfield concerning the size of the new edition of Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. Handsfield suggests limiting the book to 500 pages, as anything longer will make the book too expensive for students. Also suggests enlarging the type page measure to fit more text on each page. Wonders if he can expect to see some sample material from the revised manuscript before LP and Karplus undertake the final typing job. Will send additional sets of cut pages if needed. Encloses copies of a leaflet on the preparation of revised editions. [Memo from LP to Karplus August 23, 1955, Letter from Wilson, Jr. to LP and Karplus September 26, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, with Applications to Chemistry, Second Edition), Unpb.7]
  • Notes by LP, RE: LP loan balance and calculations. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.036]
September 24
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Scientists' Meeting in East Berlin," Times (London), September 24, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.158]
September 25
  • Research Notebook of LP RE: Promotion energies in carbon and iron. Discusses his ferromagnetism paper and whether 4s or 3d is most stable for iron pp. 50. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 19R]
  • Research Notebook of LP RE: Thoughts on the dichroism of collagen. Noted that collagen with all residues similarly oriented. pp. 44-45. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 28R]
September 26
  • Check from AHP to Mrs. Vera Isnow for $100.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Letter from Herbert S. Bailey, Jr., Princeton University Press, to LP RE: Sorry to hear that LP has been unable to begin preparing the Vanuxem Lectures for publication. Many people would be interested in the book. Looks forward to hearing from LP after LP talks with Hayward about the illustrations. [Letter from LP to Bailey September 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1954s.19]
  • Letter from LP to Esther Everett Lape, The American Foundation Studies, RE: Regrets that he cannot attend the dinner. Suggests that they postpone it until December. Plans to be in Boston then and could also speak at The American Foundation's dinner. Would very much like to speak at the dinner and hopes that his proposal for postponement will be accepted. [Letter from LP to Lape September 20, 1955, Letter from Lape to LP October 1, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence. (Am - Am)), #10.1]
  • Letter from Mrs. Frank A. Vanderlip to LP RE: Invites LP to The American Foundation's dinner to discuss the report Medical Research: A Midcentury Survey. Formal invitation will be sent later. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence. (Am - Am)), #10.1]
  • Letter from Professor E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Chemistry Dept., Harvard University, to LP and Dr. Martin Karplus, Chemistry Dept., University of Illinois, RE: Has seen the letter from Handsfield about the size. Now prepared to comment on LP and Karplus' ideas for revision. Believes that the classical mechanics chapter should be altered. The chapter on the old quantum theory should be drastically revised. The wave equation needs some underpinning. Strongly believes that the book is for chemists and not for mathematicians; mathematics should be used as needed and not too heavily. Feels that a great weakness in the book is the lack of the matrix approach. Thinks the selection rule chapter dealing with interaction of radiation and matter could be improved. [Letter from Handsfield to LP and Karplus September 23, 1955, Letter from LP to Handsfield September 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, with Applications to Chemistry, Second Edition), Unpb.7]
  • Letter from Professor Ralph Emerson, Botany Dept., University of California, Berkeley, to LP RE: Will certainly want to hear LP's discussion of proteins which will be presented under the sponsorship of the chemists and perhaps the biologists too. However, wonders if LP might also consider giving his Pasadena AAAS Talk at the Biology Colloquium at 4 PM on January 6. [Letter from LP to Emerson September 21, 1955, October 5, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.3]
  • Letter from Secretary to LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: Asks for a couple of application blanks for a Fellowship. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Newsletter: Federation of American Scientists. [Filed under LP Peace: [Federation of American Scientists, 1948-1993), Box #4.007, Folder #7.2]
September 27
  • Copy of Letter from Alan T. Waterman, National Science Foundation to Dr. Lee A. DuBridge RE: A grant of $16,000 has been made by the NSF to the California Institute of Technology to support the research entitled "High Molecular Weight Biological Compounds" (NSF-G1956) for three years. [Letter from DuBridge to Waterman October 4, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Grants, Exhibits, 1954-1964), Box #14.030, Folder #30.2]
  • Letter from Arthur S. Cain, M.D., Assistant Medical Director, American Heart Association, Inc., to LP RE: Requests that LP interview Dr. Robert Harris Maybury and Dr. Richard S. Schweet. LP's evaluation of their personalities, experience, and background will aid the Research Committee in considering Maybury and Schweet's application for Established Investigators of the Heart Association. If LP is willing, then Cain will notify Maybury and Schweet to arrange a meeting next week, and also send LP a copy of their application. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence), #12.21]
  • Letter from Dr. C.B. Anfinsen, Jr., Chief, Laboratory of Cellular Physiology and Metabolism, National Heart Institute, to LP RE: Describes the work he and Dr. Redfield have done on ribonuclease. Believes that it would indeed be relevant to the Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity Symposium. Would be honored to present the work at the Symposium, but would not want to crowd the program. [Letters from LP to Anfinsen, Jr. September 21, 1955, September 29, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
  • Letter from Dr. DeWitt Stetten, Jr., Associate Director in Charge of Research, National Institute of Arthritis and Metabolic Diseases, RE: Dr. Jacob Joseph Blum, who spent a year in LP's lab, is being considered for a position at this Institute, with part of his time spent studying anti-hormone activity in serum. Requests LP's appraisal of his lab skills and personality. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from Dr. M.S. Sundaram, Embassy of India, to LP RE: Encloses a letter from R. Viswanathan regarding Sundaram's efforts on behalf of Drs. Perry and Lippman. Suggests pursuing Rockefeller Foundation support the two doctors while working in India for a year or two. After that, they might have a greater chance of securing permanent positions. [Letter from Viswanathan to Sundaram September 9, 1955, Letter from LP to Sundaram October 4, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from Frank Kaplan, Chairman American Association of Scientific Workers, to LP RE: The National Nominating Committee of the Association would like to nominate LP for the Office of National President. Kaplan describes the potential benefits of having a wide geographic separation amongst officers of the Association, and asks for LP's acceptance of the nomination. [Letter from LP to Kaplan October 5, 1955] [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups, Am), Box #4.009, Folder #9.1]
  • Letter from Kenneth Trueblood, University of California to LP RE: Tells LP that Mrs. Wulf assured him that he could use LP as a reference in applications for a Fulbright award and a Guggenheim fellowship. Encloses all the necessary information for LP to write a recommendation. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Letter from Professor Raymond M. Fuoss, Chemistry Dept., Yale University, to Dr. Irvin C. Mohler, American Institute of Biological Sciences, RE: Fuoss agreed to speak at the Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity Symposium on the understanding that he would not be required to submit a manuscript. However, now Mohler informs him that the proceedings will be recorded, with copies to be sent to speakers for editing, for eventual publication. Believes this editing will require as much work as preparing a manuscript. Points out the differences between spoken and written styles. Asks to be excused from the Symposium because, due to other commitments, he does not have the time to prepare such a paper. [Letter from LP to Fuoss September 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
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